Author: keith
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My Gladiola set to bloom at Flemington
Trainer John Mcardle and his highly talented filly My Gladiola are returning to Flemington looking to post a victory in a Stakes race on the straight course.The Listed VRC Sprint Classic (1100m) tomorrow will see My Gladiola attempt to get a win on the board after two runs down the Flemington straight this campaign.McArdle is…
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Lindsay Park after another G1 Australian Cup
The Lindsay Park team will be out to add to their impressive record in the Australian Cup when Apulia heads to the 2000m contest tomorrow.Colin Hayes, David Hayes, Peter Hayes, Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig all have their names as winning trainers of the Australian Cup and now Will and J D Hayes will be…
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French Selections Thursday 26th
R1 CHANTILLY [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE LA JOURNEE DES PLANTES – 1400m (a7f) – ALL WEATHER – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 50,900 C1 – PRIX DE L’HIPPODROME DE LISIEUX-NORMANDIE – 2725m (a1m1/2) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 17,500 C1 – PRIX DE BEZIERS – 2950m (a2m)…
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Docklands set for Doncaster Mile
Group 1 winners Docklands and Qirat feature among 12 entries for the Doncaster Mile on Saturday.Docklands, who won the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, had been pencilled in for a trip to Dubai but trainer Harry Eustace explained that connections had had to rethink their plans but that the six-year-old was in good form.Qirat…
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CONSTITUTION HILL BACKED TO CLIMB THE RANKS AT KEMPTON
Fine FormConstitution Hill KM – 7.30can make another giant step forward in his new career on the Flat in the Virgin Bet Novice Stakes at Kempton.The nine-year-old sparkled at Southwell last month when running on the level for the first time in the hands of champion jockey Oisin Murphy, claiming a comfortable nine-and-a-half length win.That…
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McDonald hoping import could be Yulong’s next star
James Mcdonald can see similarities between Yulong’s latest high-priced import, Barnavara, and champion mare Via Sistina, despite the former having it all to do as she prepares for her Sydney debut.The champion rider – who collected another three Group 1 wins at Rosehill on Saturday to take his career tally to 131, eclipsing the previous…
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French Selections Wednesday 25th
R1 MARSEILLE-BORELY [L-H] C1 – GRAND NATIONAL DU TROT – 3000m (a2m) – Gr3 – Harness – EUR € 90,000 C1 – PRIX D’ACQUEVILLE – 2450m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Mounted – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX DU TREFLE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat –…
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Minella could goAintree and then the Flat
Adam Nicol is considering the Randox Grand National meeting at Aintree for Minella Study, before a possible Flat campaign this summer.The JCB Triumph Hurdle third ran a gallant race at the Cheltenham Festival on his first start in three months and he is fresh enough for the spring.The Grade 1 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle…
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MURPHY LOOKS THE MAN TOFOLLOW AT WOLVERHAMPTON
Fine FormOisin Murphy does not team up with James Fanshawe on a regular basis, but when he does it is usually worth nothing, which makesEstissa WL – 4.15of particular interest at Wolverhampton.The multiple champion jockey has a near one in four strike-rate for Fanshawe over the years, and when you look at the breeding of…
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French Selections Sunday 22nd
R1 AUTEUIL [L-H] C1 – PRIX MITSOUKO III – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 – Steeple Chase – EUR € 55,000 C1 – PRIX DE L’ORANGERIE – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 26,000 C1 – PRIX DE FOULAYRONNES – 2575m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers –…